In this section you'll find a range of local services and support groups that can help you deal with cancer. However, please get in touch with us if you need further help in finding the right service or support group to suit your needs.

Telephone: 01388 455231 or email: cdda-tr.macmillancddft@nhs.net

Provides service and support for people aged 50 and over. Free confidential advice about benefits, housing and more.

Butterwick Hospice, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JU

Tel: 01388 603003

Darlington Citizens Advice Bureau, The Core, Church Row, Darlington, DL1 5QD

Providing support to anyone affected by Cancer (patients and relatives/carers)

For more information, please call 01325 266888

For people who have been affected by lung cancer in the Darlington and Bishop Auckland areas, including patients, carers and family members. Meets on the last Wednesday afternoon of each month and is supported by two cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists from County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT). For details please contact: k.capenhurst@nhs.net.

Horden Hub House, Seventh Street, SR8 4LX

Open to anyone affected by cancer including patients, carers, family members or friends.  Come along to our monthly meeting, have a cuppa and a chat to others who have also been affected by cancer.

Wheatley Hill Workmen's Club Lounge, DH6 3RF

Open to anyone affected by cancer, including patients, carers, family members or friends.  Come along to our monthly meeting, have a cuppa and a chat to others who have also been affected by cancer and listen to advice from guests speakers.

For more information find us on Facebook or Email us on: edccsg@outlook.com.

Offers information, advice and advocacy.

For more information call 0191 442 0833 or 07878 007166, Email: info@fact-cancersupport.co.uk or visit the FACT cancer support website.

Neasham Road Reading Room, Sockburn Lane, Neasham, Darlington, DL2 1PH.

Support group for people affected by lymphoma or CLL.

Meet on the second Wednesday of alternate months - every January, March, July, September and November.

For more information contact Karen on 07710 393891 or Lymphoma Action on 0808 808 5555. Check out their closed Facebook group - Lymphoma Action Support Yorkshire and North East.

Free support and advice service for anyone affected by cancer in County Durham.

For more information please call 0800 876 6887, email cddft.joiningthedots@nhs.net or visit the Joining the Dots webpage.

Whether you're worried about money, or just practical issues, have questions about treatment, or just want someone to listen, you can speak to a Macmillan specialist advisor by calling 0808 808 0000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm.

MIND is a charity offering talking therapies, crisis helplines, drop in centres, counselling and befriending

For more information visit the MIND webpage.

Woodland Road, Darlington and Friary Community Hospital, Richmond

A friendly and informal place to share experiences and meet other people who are recently bereaved * A safe space to share feelings and issues raised by the death of a loved one * Support and advice from St Teresa's Hospice Family Support Team staff.

St Theresa's Hospice, Woodland Road, Darlington - every Monday (excluding bank holidays) from 10am to 11.30am.

Friary Community Hospital, Richmond - first Thursday of the month, The Day Room from 1pm to 2.30pm.

For more information contact St Theresa's Hospice on 01325 254321 or email enquiries@darlingtonhospice.org.uk.

Talking Changes offers talking therapies and supported self-help services for people living in County Durham and Darlington.  Talking Changes can help with common problems such as stress, anxiety and depression.

More information about Talking Changes

Works with young carers aged between 5 and 18 years and their families to remove or reduce the negative impacts of caring.  The service supports young carers and families through cancer, recovery and end of life.

For more information about the service please call 0191 383 2520.

The Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust aims to improve the quality of life of people affected by cancer in County Durham. Based in Spennymoor, the charity provides help and advice and can offer discretionary grants for equipment purchases, short breaks or even visits to a beautician or hairdresser.

Find out more by visiting Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust or email info@teamsolan.org.uk.